NBA: Theis: “Everyone had fun on the floor”

Daniel Theis has commented on his first season with the Boston Celtics. He emphasized his strengths, explained what the hardest experience had been and dared to look forward.

“I played as a pro for many years before the NBA, so I know what my strengths are and how I can help the team. Especially in Coach Stevens’ system it’s about giving the team energy, defense and rebounding,” Theis said in the margins of a Celtics school action.

Theis took 14.9 minutes in 63 games for Boston, scoring 5.3 points and 4.3 rebounds. There were also some highlight plays on the offensive and defensive.

He does not see the fact that the Celtics were an almost completely newly formed team as a disadvantage. Everyone had to learn new things, which is why we were all on the same wavelength. This has made us strong and that is perhaps why we have been so successful. Everybody had fun on the floor.”

When asked what had been the hardest experience of his rookie season, he replied: “To look when you’re hurt.” Theis had torn his meniscus in March and was unable to play afterwards.

Next season, however, he wants to attack again. He is optimistic about the Celtics season anyway: “We all know Brad’s system now and know what he wants from us. And the defeat in Game 7 against the Cavs could also have a positive effect, as every single player draws motivation from it and works even harder on himself.